Good AVR to Power B&W 683's


I have a Marantz 6005 AVR, it puts out 110 W per channel. Is this enough for the B&W 683's? I am thinking of getting the 683's over the 684's but would hate to have to buy a new receiver. thanks for any feedback.
Scott
smdavis
Smdavis,

You don't need a new receiver, just add a quality high current outboard amp if you feel your Marantz doesn't have the gusto to do a proper job of powering your B&W's.

I recently owned one of these Parasounds and it was a fine amp that seemed much more powerful than it's rated 125w/ch output.

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-parasound-2125-7-units-available-2012-09-19-amplifiers-75165-waxahachie-tx

Bill
Thanks for the input. Pardon my ignorance, but will this type of pre-amp work well for 3-way speakers, or is it better for 2-way?

Thanks,
Scott
...also, if I have 2 fronts, center channel, sub and 2 rears, (5.1 set-up) would I not need a 5-channel preamp?

Scott
Your receiver can easily handle the surround channels. Just find you a 3-channel, high current Parasound, Adcom, Emotiva, or other decent brand amp for the front L/R and center speakers.